KIPP San Jose Collegiate hasn't had much luck against Summit Tahoma recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wolfpack will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 4:00 p.m. KIPP San Jose Collegiate has given up an average of 16.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
More hit KIPP San Jose Collegiate with a seven-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wolfpack lost 12-3 to the Knights.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Summit Tahoma). They were the clear victors by an 18-5 margin over KIPP San Jose Collegiate on Thursday. The Tigers have beaten the Wolfpack the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wolfpack has come to flipping the script.
Maceo Lurie made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mateo Tabuno and Bodie Kenny did most of the damage at the plate: Tabuno got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Kenny went 1-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave Tabuno a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nelson Goodwin, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Summit Tahoma was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Summit Tahoma's victory bumped their record up to 2-12. As for KIPP San Jose Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
KIPP San Jose Collegiate might still be hurting after the 18-5 defeat they got from Summit Tahoma in their previous meeting on Thursday. Will the Wolfpack have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
